Download PIB Compilation for the month of June (Important for UPSC Prelims and Mains Preparation) below: Click Here to Download Compilation for the month of June About PIB: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the nodal agency of the Government of India to disseminate information to the print and electronic media on government policies, programmes, initiatives and… Continue reading Download: PIB Monthly Compilation (June)
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The power gap between India and China is worrisome for India
Context In the middle of India’s standoff with China, Sri Lanka, after much internal wrangling, handed over the Hambantota port, sitting astride the sea lines of communication of the Indian Ocean, to a Chinese consortium. India-Sri Lanka relations The changing contours of Bay of Bengal Similarly, in Myanmar, despite many political anxieties about economic over-dependence… Continue reading The power gap between India and China is worrisome for India
Download: Mains Marathon July Compilation (Questions and Answers)
Friends, We are releasing the Mains Marathon Answers Compilation for the month of July, 2017. Download the ForumIAS Mains Marathon (July, 2017) Compilation by clicking on the image below: About Mains Marathon Answer Writing Initiative Mains Marathon is our Answer to Daily Answer Writing Practice that does not compromise on your existing mains preparation. We post Daily Questions for Mains… Continue reading Download: Mains Marathon July Compilation (Questions and Answers)
Important Update: Mains Marathon GS Free Test Series for UPSC Mains 2017
Dear Friends, We will start Mains Marathon Free General Studies Test Series for UPSC Mains 2017. We request all the aspirants to participate actively in this Initiative. You have to supplement the Mains Marathon Free GS Test Series with Daily Mains Marathon Answer Writing Practice. We will release the plan and syllabus of the Mains… Continue reading Important Update: Mains Marathon GS Free Test Series for UPSC Mains 2017
Must Read News Articles – August 2
Archives GS 1 Social issues Breaking addiction: (The Hindu, Editorials) Lower nicotine content in UK cigarettes is an idea whose time has come. Barriers to well-being: (The Hindu, Editorials) The extent of society’s responsibility for child health care needs clarity. Victim in the dock: (Indian Express, Editorial) Supreme Court order saying the law on cruelty against women is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 2
[Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 2
Archives Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers. 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using renewable energy in India. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for maximizing the use of renewable energy resources. (GS 3) Live Mint | Link… Continue reading [Target UPSC Mains 2017] Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – August 2
Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31
Archives 1. Financial sector is backbone of the Indian economy. Discuss the factors affecting financial system of India. Suggest solutions to improve the financial sector in India.(GS 3) The Hindu | Link Factors affecting financial system in India :- The inability of banks to quickly enforce security and access to collateral, and the capital constraints in recognizing large… Continue reading Answered: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 31
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 1, 2017
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 1, 2017
Read the thorough summary of the following editorials by clicking on the links below Drug-smuggling route reveals itself again: The menace of drug trafficking Don’t shoot the messenger: (The Hindu, Editorial) Looming threat in blowing the whistle Parliament and State Legislatures The dilemmas of delimitation: (The Hindu, Editorial) Implications of the freeze on parliamentary seats… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Editorials – August 1, 2017
A need to re-vamp country’s renewable energy
Context: For the renewable energies in India, there is a pressing need for real reforms, which must involve the capacity to manage more uncertainty, and a move towards a single, pan-India renewable energy market. Renewable energy in India: India has taken the lead in the renewable energy sector in the world with solar power at… Continue reading A need to re-vamp country’s renewable energy
